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Ep.139 Laura Pannack - Ministry of Arts Podcast Sep 06, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Laura Pannack (@laurapannack)

Driven by research-led, self-initiated projects, Pannack seeks to fully understand the lives of those she captures on film in order to portray them as truthfully as possible. Perceiving “time, trust and understanding” to be the key elements to achieving this, many of her projects develop over several years, helping her achieve a genuine connection between herself and her sitter and allowing her to capture the intimacy, shared ideas and shared experiences of this relationship.

‘Laura’s remarkable ability to build trust and respect with her subjects allows her to express a gritty vulnerability that is as sincere as it is elusive to capture.’ Terry O’ Neill – photographer

Laura is also showing two portraits as part of *The View Magazine’s Photo London Exhibition, Someone’s Daughter

For more information on the work of Laura Pannack go to https://laurapannack.com

*For more information on The View Magazine’s Photo London Exhibition, Someone’s Daughter go to https://theviewmag.org.uk

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Ep.138 Maxim (The Prodigy) - Ministry of Arts Podcast Aug 30, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Soo Turner (The TAP Galleries) and Maxim (@Maxim) Part 1. TAP Galleries founder, Soo Turner tells of her recent collaboration with Selfridges and the artists she has taken with her on this journey. Part 2. Known the world over for his role in the dance music group The Prodigy, Maxim gives a rare insight into his visual art work, which he has been creating for over 15 years. He explains how all his creativity can be traced back to the influence of SKA music, the reason his journey into visual art and some of the processes used to produce it. For more information on The TAP Galleries go to https://tapgalleries.com For more information on the work of Maxim go to https://www.maximart.co.uk

Thank you to Tani Burns Arts for making this conversation happen https://www.tburnsarts.com

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Ep.137 Stuart Semple - Ministry of Arts Podcast Aug 26, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stuart Semple (@stuartsemple)

Stuart Semple is a multidisciplinary British artist working across painting, sculpture, happenings, technology and activism. He is well known for his sociologically engaged works that often discuss youth politics, accessibility and democracy.

Although diverse in it’s presentation, Semple’s body of work orbits around a handful of recurring themes; anxiety, society, cultural history, technology, connection, community and freedom. Ultimately landing with a clear-minded sense of utility, that art itself should have a social function.

At his Mum’s kitchen table Stuart started to produce high quality acrylic paints under the name CultureHustle.com, creating The Blackest Black and The Pinkest Pink, the sales of which boomed after being inadvertently indorsed by Anish Kapoor.

For more information on the work of Stuart Semple go to http://stuartsemple.com/

For more information on the work of Culture Hustle go to https://culturehustle.com/

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Ep.136 Jonathan Perugia - Ministry of Arts Podcast Aug 23, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jonathan Perugia (@jonathanperugia) Jonathan Perugia is a documentary, travel and commercial photographer and filmmaker. He launched Gaia Visual as a response to the challenges we face around the world, and a desire to serve, promote and collaborate with inspiring people and organisations who are focussed on solutions. My images and stories depend on warm relationships with people, a deep appreciation for my clients and their stakeholders, and both documentary and commercial expertise. For more information on the work of Jonathan Perugia go to https://www.gaiavisual.com In this episode Gary & Jonathan speak about a project called Daddy, created by charity called Safe Ground. For more information on the work of Safe Ground go to http://www.safeground.org.uk To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.135 James Earley - Ministry of Arts Podcast Aug 12, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to James Earley (@jamesearleystudio)

James uses his work to raise awareness of issues such as homelessness, mental health and war. James wants to make the invisible visible, he wants his art to scream and demand attention.

James Earley has thus emerged as one of the foremost pioneers of figurative and hyperrealism painting in Britain today, a fact all the more remarkable since James is a self-taught artist.

In 2019 James was awarded first prize at The prestigious London Biennale, the Giotto International Prize and the Leonardo da Vinci International Prize. James was awarded the Venice International Art Prize in 2020 and has been chosen by The European Cultural Centre to exhibit his work at the Venice Biennale 2022.

For more information on the work of James Earley go to https://www.jamesearleyartist.com

For more information on the work of Roys Art Fair go to https://www.roysartfair.com

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Ep.134 Verity Babbs - Ministry of Arts Podcast Aug 09, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Verity Babbs (@veritybabbsart)

Verity Babbs wears many hats in the art world, she is an History of Art graduate from the University of Oxford, artist consultant, writer,*Art Laughs podcast host, assistant curator at Rise Art, vlogger, **Art Club host and life-model.

She aims to talk about the arts in an accessible, funny, no-nonsense tone, and hope to engage new audiences to fine art, demystify the gallery, and entertain.

*On her YouTube channel Art Laughs Verity interview a wide range of UK's comedians about an artwork of their choice.

** Babbs' Art Club - a monthly discussion club I'm running over Zoom (free tickets on eventbrite)

For more information on Verity Babbs go to https://www.veritybabbs.com

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Ep.133 Jo Peel - Ministry of Arts Podcast Aug 03, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jo Peel (@jo_peel) Jo Peel is best known for her distinctive line drawings of our ever changing urban landscapes. Jo spends her time documenting the evolution of the cityscape, capturing demolition of the old to make way for the new. Jo’s illustrative style gives a heart-warming nod of respect to each environment she chooses as her subject, which are executed in a variety of mediums ranging from Paint on canvas and fine art prints to hand-painted animations and huge public murals. Jo’s latest animation GRAVITY can be viewed via https://www.jopeel.com To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.132 AK47 & The Banksy Job - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jul 26, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to AK47 aka Andy Link (@AK47TheArtist) AK47 is a well-known figure in urban/street art circles and an absolute pleasure to talk to; funny, bold, brash and just oozing Yorkshire charisma. He is also a self-proclaimed ‘art terrorist’, leader of Art Kieda; an “underground global network of arto-politkal activists”. AK47 tells us his amazing story, of an ongoing battle, lasting several years, over The Drinker, a statue by Banksy that he placed in a square, just off Shaftsbury Avenue, in London in 2004. Art Kieda drove a truck into London, took possession of it and reported it as ‘found’ at the local police station, where if unclaimed after 3 months, the found item would legally belong to the finder (under UK law). This story, and how it later unfolded was documented in a film entitled The Banksy Job, which had the wit and comedy of an Ealing caper with the fast paced action of a British crime movie (by Ipso Facto Productions). This podcast episode tells of the most recent saga in AK47’s story of the battle of The Drinker, which now include Sotherby’s! To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.131 Yan Skates - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jul 19, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Yan Skates (@YanSkates) KCAW and the King’s Road Curve present a new floral sculpture installation, in memory of Advisory Board member Sarah Farrugia. Created by artist and florist Yan Skates, the artwork features a 2metre tall dog, made from discarded materials and living plants. This work is based on the lessons learnt by Skates whilst taking part in Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight, where they were asked to create large scale animals and creatures out of waste and plants. The work urges us to reimagine the way we live today. Using discarded materials such as water bottles, alongside living plants, the sculpture is a reminder of the urgent issues of pollution and waste, and invites us to think of our own impact on the environment. The dog, man’s best friend, is a symbol of companionship, but also a fun, recognisable figure that we can all recognise and relate to. It invites us to get close and investigate the work, its unusual materials sparking conversation. * Kensington + Chelsea Art Festival is expanding throughout the summer season with a festival that elevates the magic and shared experiences of public art and live performance. Until 31 August, K+C Festival will bring people together to celebrate, inspire, and be inspired - For more information go to https://www.kcaw.co.uk For more information on the work of Yan Skates go to https://www.yanskates.com/ To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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Ep.130 My Dog Sighs INSIDE - Ministry of Arts Podcast Jul 16, 2021

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to My Dog Sighs (@mydogsighs) After 10 years of giving his art away for free as part of the now infamous Free Art Friday project, My Dog Sighs has this year finally found himself strapped in to a well-deserved meteoric rise. With an incredible international following in Israel, Japan and of course the UK, five sold out shows under his belt, and a strong following of staunchly loyal fans on social media; My Dog Sighs is fast becoming an important figure on the contemporary art scene. My Dog Sighs INSIDE (We shelter here sometimes) ‘INSIDE’ opens Saturday 17th July at The Old Casino, Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LT This is my most ambitious project to date, spending over a year transforming a derelict building into an immersive world inhabited by my ‘Quiet Little Voices’. When I first stumbled into Street art, the artists were often perceived as ghosts, with only the results of their endeavours visible to the world. With this project I take my quiet little voices and shift the the narrative what is understood by ‘My Dog Sighs’. No longer is My Dog Sighs the scruffy guy with a bedraggled Mohawk the artist you thought, but, by entering ‘Inside’ you’re able to catch a glimpse of a new, alternative, world. For tickets for My Dog Sigh’s INSIDE go to https://mydogsighs.co.uk To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

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